9. See Chapter 2 of this code for further guidance on
types of source activity to which authorisations under
RIP(S)A
may or may not apply.

10. See section 7(5) of
RIP(S)A

11. See section 19(2) of
RIP(S)A.

12. As an official rather than private individual.

13. Detecting crime is defined in section 31(8) of
RIP(S)A.
Preventing and detecting crime goes beyond the prosecution of
offenders and includes actions taken to avert, end or disrupt the
commission of criminal offences.

14. This could include investigations into infectious
diseases, contaminated products or the illicit sale of
pharmaceuticals.

15. For Food Standards Scotland, see Regulation of
Investigatory Powers (Prescription of Ranks and Positions)
(Scotland) Order 2016/56 (Scottish SI).

16. As above.

17. See Chapter 4 for 'Special considerations for
authorisations'.

18. 'A member of a relevant legislature' means a member
of the Scottish Parliament, a member of either Houses of
Parliament, a member of the National Assembly for Wales, a member
of the Northern Ireland Assembly, or a member of the European
Parliament elected for the United Kingdom.

19. See section 91(10) of the 1997 Act

20. For Food Standards Scotland, see Regulation of
Investigatory Powers (Prescription of Ranks and Positions)
(Scotland) Order 2016/56 (Scottish SI)

21. Reference to the Chief Constable includes any other
senior officer of the Police Service of Scotland who is designated
by the Chief Constable for this purpose